Auckland Trotting Club Inc
Friday, 25 July
Meeting: Metro Finals Night (METRO FINALS NIGHT) at Alexandra Park, Auckland
Last updated 27/08/2025 at 11:33 am
- Race Number:
- Race 1
LISTEN LIVE ON SPORTNATION.NZ MOBILE PACE
$15,215, 2YO & OLDER COLTS & GELDINGS R39 TO R45, 2200m
For R39 to R45 pacing colts & geldings. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating using the track grid.Weather: Fine Track: Good
| PlacePl | BookBk | Horse | Barrier | Hcap | Stakes | Fav | Time | Margin | Time/ Margin | Driver | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | Big Herb | 4 | fr | 9,350.00 | 4/3 | 2-44.7 | 2-44.7 | M W McKendry MNZM | Jeremy Young | |
| 2 | 3 | New Kid In Town | 3 | fr | 2,635.00 | 6/4 | 2-44.8 | 0.30 | 0.30 | A P T Poutama | Sheryl Wigg |
| 3 | 5 | Tyson | 5 | fr | 1,615.00 | 3/5 | 2-44.8 | 0.60 | 0.60 | Z E Butcher | Ray Green & Nathan Delany |
| 4 | 1 | Billy The Kid | 1 | fr | 1,020.00 | 5/1 | 2-45.0 | 1.70 | 1.70 | S W Abernethy | Jeremy Young |
| 5 | 6 | Debrief | 6 | fr | 297.50 | 2/6 | 2-45.1 | 2.20 | 2.20 | J I Dickie | Steve & Amanda Telfer |
| 6 | 2 | Johnny Lincoln | 2 | fr | 297.50 | 1/2 | 2-45.2 | 2.40 | 2.40 | P C Ferguson | Ray Green & Nathan Delany |
| Total Stakes: | $15,215.00 | ||||||||||
- Dividends
- $6.70. $2.50. $2.70. Quinella $24.60. Trifecta $190.30. First4 $561.00.
- Margins
- neck, 1/2 neck, 1 length
- Times
- Mile Rate: 2-00.4 Last 800m: 57.8 Last 400m: 27.6
Placed Horses:
1st
2021 3 B g Captain Crunch - Veste
Jeremy Young, Pukekohe
Organ Donation Saves Lives Syndicate, Zinnycef Syndicate, Dr I S Bridge, Mrs R P Bridge, R Hassall, Mrs C Hassall, Nevele R Stud Ltd, Thunderbolt Syndicate, J P Watson, Hasson Syndicate
Hardwood Breeding Syndicate
3rd
2021 3 B c Art Major - Helena Jet
Ray Green & Nathan Delany, Pukekohe
P G Laboyrie, R W Green
P G Laboyrie
- Race Number:
- Race 2
- Time Required:
ALABAR MOBILE PACE
$13,425, NON-WINNERS 2YO, 1700m
For 2-year-old pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Sex (fillies drawn inside colts and geldings) using the track grid.Weather: Fine Track: Good
| PlacePl | BookBk | Horse | Barrier | Hcap | Stakes | Fav | Time | Margin | Time/ Margin | Driver | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | Move It Lou | 4 | fr | 8,250.00 | 1/1 | 2-06.1 | 2-06.1 | A G Herlihy MNZM | Tony Herlihy | |
| 2 | 1 | Shezsofast | 1 | fr | 2,325.00 | 2/2 | 2-06.5 | 2.00 | 2.00 | Mark Purdon | Mark & Nathan Purdon |
| 3 | 6 | American Falcon | 6 | fr | 1,425.00 | 5/4 | 2-06.8 | 3.90 | 3.90 | M W White | Matthew White |
| 4 | 3 | Atomic | 3 | fr | 900.00 | 6/6 | 2-06.9 | 4.20 | 4.20 | J I Dickie | Steve & Amanda Telfer |
| 5 | 5 | Pants On Fire | 5 | fr | 262.50 | 3/3 | 2-07.6 | 7.70 | 7.70 | Jacob J Dunn (J) | Robert & Jenna Dunn |
| 6 | 2 | Gilda | 2 | fr | 262.50 | 4/5 | 2-07.7 | 8.40 | 8.40 | M W McKendry MNZM | Steve & Amanda Telfer |
| Total Stakes: | $13,425.00 | ||||||||||
- Dividends
- $2.00. $1.20. $1.80. Quinella $2.00. Trifecta $17.00. First4 $78.40.
- Margins
- 2 lengths, 1 3/4 lengths, neck
- Times
- Mile Rate: 1-59.3 Last 800m: 57.9 Last 400m: 27.2
Placed Horses:
1st
2nd
2022 2 B f Vincent(AUS) - River Polka
Mark & Nathan Purdon, Pukekohe
J A Gibbs MNZM, Mrs A Gibbs, J R Fairweather, S J Dobson
P B Fleming
2022 2 B c American Ideal - Tania Tandias
Matthew White, Clevedon
Team Bond Pty Ltd, The Running Camel Pty Ltd
Woodlands Stud (NZ) Ltd
- Race Number:
- Race 3
JOIN TAB RACING CLUB METRO TROTTERS FINAL HANDICAP TROT
$34,388, 3YO & OLDER R40 & FASTER DISCRETIONARY, 2700m
For R40 & faster trotters. Eligible to nominate, those horses who ran in the heats run on 18 July. The Final will have a maximum back mark of 30m. Should a horse win both a Heat and the Final, the Final will be penalty free. Automatic qualifiers for the final will not be permitted to start in any other race on the race night of 25th July.Weather: Fine Track: Good
| PlacePl | BookBk | Horse | Barrier | Hcap | Stakes | Fav | Time | Margin | Time/ Margin | Driver | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | Regal Girl | 3 | 20m | 19,250.00 | 6/3 | 3-29.9 | 3-29.9 | A G Herlihy MNZM | Tony Herlihy | |
| 2 | 7 | Crackerjack | U2 | 10m | 5,425.00 | 2/2 | 3-30.9 | 1.00 | 1.00 | P C Ferguson | Dylan & Jo Ferguson |
| 3 | 3 | Bravehearthighlander | U1 | fr | 3,325.00 | 8/5 | 3-31.8 | 1.60 | 1.60 | Jacob J Dunn (J) | Robert & Jenna Dunn |
| 4 | 6 | Pantani | U1 | 10m | 2,100.00 | 1/1 | 3-31.1 | 2.00 | 2.00 | D J Butcher | David Butcher |
| 5 | 5 | Castana | 2 | 10m | 612.50 | 5/7 | 3-31.1 | 2.10 | 2.10 | T S Hanara (J) | David & Clare McGowan |
| 6 | 8 | Shesgold | 1 | 20m | 612.50 | 7/9 | 3-30.4 | 2.70 | 2.70 | B D Butcher | Michelle Wallis & Bernie Hackett |
| 7 | 9 | Sans Au Revoir | 2 | 20m | 612.50 | 10/10 | 3-30.5 | 3.20 | 3.20 | R C Downey | Roydon Downey |
| 8 | 4 | Voronov | 1 | 10m | 612.50 | 11/11 | 3-31.8 | 5.70 | 5.70 | L S Chin | Luk Chin |
| 9 | 1 | Viscount Mackendon | 1 | fr | 612.50 | 9/8 | 3-33.0 | 7.80 | 7.80 | C J Hackett (J) | Michelle Wallis & Bernie Hackett |
| 10 | 12 | Con Grazia Love | 1 | 30m | 612.50 | 3/4 | 3-30.7 | 8.30 | 8.30 | E R Johnson (J) | Sean McCaffrey |
| 11 | 11 | Dragonstone | U1 | 20m | 612.50 | 4/6 | 3-33.2 | 16.90 | 16.90 | Z E Butcher | Arna Donnelly |
| Total Stakes: | $34,387.50 | ||||||||||
Scratchings
| Place | Book | Horse | Barrier | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCR | 2 | Cyclone Sala | 2 |
- Dividends
- $12.20. $2.50. $1.80. $3.30. Quinella $32.50. Trifecta $892.10. First4 $2510.70. TAB Double[races-2,3]:(4,10) $12.50.
- Margins
- 3/4 length, 1/2 length, neck
- Times
- Mile Rate: 2-05.0 Last 800m: 59.3 Last 400m: 28.7
Placed Horses:
1st
2019 5 B m What The Hill - Regal Love
Tony Herlihy, Papakura
Mrs S Herlihy, J P Green, Mrs P C Green, Mrs C M Smith, James Green
Breckon Farms Ltd
2nd
2021 3 B g Majestic Son - Loveonthelawn
Dylan & Jo Ferguson, Cambridge
Jo,Dyl,Ferg & Wendy Syndicate, Miss M K Northcott, F Franzen, W Lewis, J Painting, W Stevens, A R O'Brien, B Robertson, T Nicholson
Woodlands Stud (NZ) Ltd
2020 4 B g What The Hill - Bonnie Highlander
Robert & Jenna Dunn, Pukekohe
A D Neumann, I M Neumann, V R L Neumann, B W Clarke
A D Neumann,I M Neumann,V R L Neumann,B W Clarke
- Race Number:
- Race 4
OMAH GROUP MOBILE PACE
$13,425, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 2200m
For 3yo-&-older pacers.Weather: Fine Track: Good
| PlacePl | BookBk | Horse | Barrier | Hcap | Stakes | Fav | Time | Margin | Time/ Margin | Driver | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | Two Jules | 7 | fr | 8,250.00 | 3/3 | 2-43.5 | 2-43.5 | Z E Butcher | Barry Purdon & Scott Phelan | |
| 2 | 3 | The Rascal | 3 | fr | 2,325.00 | 1/1 | 2-44.2 | 3.50 | 3.50 | P C Ferguson | Ray Green & Nathan Delany |
| 3 | 5 | Chapel Gate | 5 | fr | 1,425.00 | 4/5 | 2-44.8 | 6.30 | 6.30 | A G Herlihy MNZM | Tony Herlihy |
| 4 | 6 | Pretty Boy | 6 | fr | 900.00 | 6/6 | 2-44.9 | 6.90 | 6.90 | T W Mitchell | Zev Meredith |
| 5 | 1 | What About Me | 1 | fr | 262.50 | 2/2 | 2-46.4 | 14.30 | 14.30 | M W McKendry MNZM | Steve & Amanda Telfer |
| 6 | 4 | Gwendoline Mary | 4 | fr | 262.50 | 5/4 | 2-50.9 | 37.10 | 37.10 | D J Butcher | Arna Donnelly |
| Total Stakes: | $13,425.00 | ||||||||||
Scratchings
| Place | Book | Horse | Barrier | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCR | 2 | Some Don't | 2 |
- Dividends
- $8.10. $2.60. $1.10. Quinella $4.90. Trifecta $109.80. First4 $757.50. TAB Treble[races-2,3,4]:(4,10,7) $435.80. Quaddie[races-1,2,3,4]:(4,4,10,7) $5441.10.
- Margins
- 3 1/2 lengths, 2 3/4 lengths, 1/2 length
- Times
- Mile Rate: 1-59.6 Last 800m: 58.5 Last 400m: 28.6
Placed Horses:
1st
2019 5 B m Rock N Roll Heaven - Star In The Future
Barry Purdon & Scott Phelan, Clevedon
R G Anderson, Miss E Anderson
R G Anderson,C S Vincent,K P McKeay
2nd
2021 3 B c Sweet Lou - Razcal Alley
Ray Green & Nathan Delany, Pukekohe
I A Middleton, Lincoln Farms Bloodstock Ltd
Woodlands Stud (NZ) Ltd
3rd
2021 3 B f Vincent(AUS) - Natal Franco
Tony Herlihy, Papakura
Mrs S Herlihy, Four Four Two Syndicate, Mrs P C Green, K J Bain, M Hoyle
V L Devery,Mrs D L Devery
- Race Number:
- Race 5
JOIN TAB RACING CLUB METRO PACERS FINAL MOBILE PACE
$34,388, 3YO & OLDER R45 TO R60, 2200m
For R45 to R60 pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid. Eligible to nominate, those horses who ran in a Heat on July 18. Heats & Final limited to 12 starters. Should a horse win both a Heat and the Final, the Final will be penalty free. Automatic qualifiers for the final will not be permitted to start in any other race on the race night of 25th July.Weather: Fine Track: Good
| PlacePl | BookBk | Horse | Barrier | Hcap | Stakes | Fav | Time | Margin | Time/ Margin | Driver | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | Leo Lincoln | 10 | fr | 19,250.00 | 10/10 | 2-39.9 | 2-39.9 | P C Ferguson | Ray Green & Nathan Delany | |
| 2 | 12 | You Little Beauty | 12 | fr | 5,425.00 | 4/3 | 2-40.0 | 0.70 | 0.70 | B D Butcher | David Butcher |
| 3 | 8 | Kevin Kline | 8 | fr | 3,325.00 | 2/1 | 2-40.6 | 3.60 | 3.60 | M W McKendry MNZM | Ray Green & Nathan Delany |
| 4 | 11 | Hooray Henry | 11 | fr | 2,100.00 | 5/5 | 2-40.8 | 4.50 | 4.50 | D J Butcher | David Butcher |
| 5 | 1 | Roy Kent | 1 | fr | 612.50 | 1/2 | 2-41.2 | 6.30 | 6.30 | A G Herlihy MNZM | Tony Herlihy |
| 6 | 7 | Twista | 7 | fr | 612.50 | 8/9 | 2-41.3 | 7.00 | 7.00 | M W White | Steve & Amanda Telfer |
| 7 | 9 | Turn O The Tide | 9 | fr | 612.50 | 3/4 | 2-41.7 | 8.90 | 8.90 | J I Dickie | Steve & Amanda Telfer |
| 8 | 6 | Beta Prepare | 6 | fr | 612.50 | 9/8 | 2-42.4 | 12.50 | 12.50 | S W Abernethy | Arna Donnelly |
| 9 | 5 | Final Change | 5 | fr | 612.50 | 11/11 | 2-42.4 | 12.70 | 12.70 | T W Mitchell | Arna Donnelly |
| 10 | 2 | Bruntwood Brigade | 2 | fr | 612.50 | 7/6 | 2-45.0 | 25.60 | 25.60 | Z E Butcher | Robert & Jenna Dunn |
| 11 | 4 | Semba | 4 | fr | 612.50 | 6/7 | 3-03.5 | 118.20 | 118.20 | A P T Poutama | Steve & Amanda Telfer |
| Total Stakes: | $34,387.50 | ||||||||||
Scratchings
| Place | Book | Horse | Barrier | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCR | 3 | Ragnar Lothbrok | 3 |
- Dividends
- $37.80. $6.70. $2.30. $1.10. Quinella $159.80. Trifecta $2926.50. TAB Double[races-4,5]:(7,10) $68.30. TAB Conc.:(7,12) $73.20.
- Margins
- 1/2 length, 2 3/4 lengths, 3/4 length
- Times
- Mile Rate: 1-56.9 Last 800m: 59.0 Last 400m: 30.5
Placed Horses:
1st
2020 4 B g Art Major - Alta Valencia
Ray Green & Nathan Delany, Pukekohe
Lincoln Farms Bloodstock Ltd, R W Green, I A Middleton, G C Cotterill, Mrs A Cotterill, Phil Kelly
Alabar (NZ) Ltd
2019 5 Br m Sweet Lou - Dance On Stars
David Butcher, Cambridge
Tardina Stud Limited, D Ravlich, M Ravlich, B J Rowe, K J Rowe, S Jones, N C Bryant
Tardina Stud Limited
3rd
2021 3 B g Always B Miki - Matai Mies
Ray Green & Nathan Delany, Pukekohe
Lincoln Farms Bloodstock Ltd, J J Deane, B Mulholland, Priscilla Edmunds, L D Myocevich, T G Casey, Red & Blue Syndicate, R J Menzies, Mrs D A Jones, Margaret Rabbitt
P G Laboyrie
- Race Number:
- Race 6
BORDER FENCING SERVICES HANDICAP TROT
$17,900, R40 TO R70 DISCRETIONARY, 2700m
For R40 to R70 trotters. The winner will get a rating penalty free win if 4YO and older, and driven by a Junior Driver, and has not previously won a rating penalty free race this season.Weather: Fine Track: Good
| PlacePl | BookBk | Horse | Barrier | Hcap | Stakes | Fav | Time | Margin | Time/ Margin | Driver | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | Matty A | 1 | 45m | 11,000.00 | 1/1 | 3-28.6 | 3-28.6 | A P T Poutama | Sheryl Wigg | |
| 2 | 6 | Bolt For The Hill | U1 | 10m | 3,100.00 | 4/4 | 3-31.5 | 0.60 | 0.60 | S R Burley (J) | John Dickie |
| 3 | 7 | Romeo Foxtrot | 1 | 30m | 1,900.00 | 5/2 | 3-30.5 | 3.70 | 3.70 | Z E Butcher | Susan Branch |
| 4 | 5 | Jasinova | 2 | 10m | 1,200.00 | 6/6 | 3-32.2 | 4.00 | 4.00 | E R Johnson (J) | Luk Chin |
| 5 | 1 | Barsukov | 1 | fr | 350.00 | 3/5 | 3-33.1 | 4.80 | 4.80 | L S Chin | Luk Chin |
| 6 | 2 | Father Barry | U1 | fr | 350.00 | 2/3 | 3-33.7 | 7.60 | 7.60 | J I Dickie | John Dickie |
| Total Stakes: | $17,900.00 | ||||||||||
Scratchings
| Place | Book | Horse | Barrier | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCR | 3 | Bertha's Pride | U2 | |
| SCR | 4 | Fearless | 1 |
- Dividends
- $2.10. $1.50. $2.90. Quinella $7.60. Trifecta $23.40. First4 $85.20.
- Margins
- neck, 3 1/4 lengths, head
- Times
- Mile Rate: 2-04.3 Last 800m: 59.5 Last 400m: 29.4
Placed Horses:
1st
2018 6 Br g Dream Vacation - Rattle
Sheryl Wigg, Kumeu
Miss J S Browne, Miss S L Wigg, J McFelin
Dr S L A Irvine,Ms P Irvine
2020 4 B g What The Hill - Little Miss Zigzag
John Dickie, Clevedon
Mrs H M C Burley, Miss S R Burley
Mrs H M C Burley
2016 8 B g Majestic Son - Rosemaryz Luck
Susan Branch, Cambridge Raceway
D J Branch, B R Molander, M D Branch, Mrs S H Branch, Miss T R Wilson, Miss C Hawkins, Miss T Hawkins, Miss A Hopping
Mrs E E Bublitz,A K W Bublitz,Mrs K Williams,P D Williams
- Race Number:
- Race 7
THAI NIGHT 29 AUG AT ALEX PARK MOBILE PACE
$13,425, 3YO & OLDER, R38 TO R41 WITH COND., 2200m
For R39 to R41 pacing fillies & mares. Also R38 geldings.Weather: Fine Track: Good
| PlacePl | BookBk | Horse | Barrier | Hcap | Stakes | Fav | Time | Margin | Time/ Margin | Driver | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | Tytate | 4 | fr | 8,250.00 | 1/2 | 2-44.9 | 2-44.9 | M W White | Matthew White | |
| 2 | 2 | Always B Magic | 2 | fr | 2,325.00 | 4/3 | 2-45.4 | 2.30 | 2.30 | J I Dickie | Steve & Amanda Telfer |
| 3= | 1 | Princess Lisa | 1 | fr | 1,162.50 | 2/1 | 2-45.4 | 2.40 | 2.40 | C J Hackett (J) | Steve & Amanda Telfer |
| 3= | 3 | Sadhaka | 3 | fr | 1,162.50 | 3/4 | 2-45.4 | 2.40 | 2.40 | A G Herlihy MNZM | Tony Herlihy |
| 5 | 6 | Benjamin Button | 6 | fr | 262.50 | 5/6 | 2-45.6 | 3.40 | 3.40 | S W Abernethy | Sailesh Abernethy |
| 6 | 5 | Clouding Over | 5 | fr | 262.50 | 6/5 | 2-45.8 | 4.70 | 4.70 | M W McKendry MNZM | Jim Cole |
| Total Stakes: | $13,425.00 | ||||||||||
- Dividends
- $2.00. $2.10. $2.20. Quinella $8.80. Trifecta:(4,2,1) $11.20. Trifecta:(4,2,3) $13.10. First4:(4,2,3,1) $22.00. First4:(4,2,1,3) $20.20. TAB Double[races-6,7]:(8,4) $3.20. TAB Treble[races-5,6,7]:(10,8,4) $236.40. Quaddie[races-4,5,6,7]:(7,10,8,4) $3398.00.
- Margins
- 2 1/4 lengths, nose, DEADHEAT
- Times
- Mile Rate: 2-00.6 Last 800m: 55.9 Last 400m: 27.1
Placed Horses:
1st
2020 4 Br m American Ideal - Caribbean Blue
Matthew White, Clevedon
Mrs S M Cornwall, S J Cornwall, Ms D L Wapp, A Wapp, Mrs F T Read, G L Read, Mrs J M Argus, P G Argus
Woodlands Stud (NZ) Ltd
2021 3 B f Always B Miki - Pure Magic
Steve & Amanda Telfer, Papakura
Stonewall Stud Ltd, R N Smith, Always B Magic Syndicate, We Three Syndicate
C H Barlow,Mrs T J Barlow
2021 3 Br f American Ideal - Slangevar
Steve & Amanda Telfer, Papakura
S R Plant, Stonewall Stud Ltd
Plant Racing Ltd
3=
2021 3 B f Bettor's Delight - Samskara
Tony Herlihy, Papakura
J A Screen, Mrs T C Screen, J P Green, Mrs P C Green, W L Bolton, Mrs C Bolton, K F Neville
P I Renwick,Mrs P M Renwick
Runner Index
Always B Magic - Race 7
American Falcon - Race 2
Atomic - Race 2
Barsukov - Race 6
Benjamin Button - Race 7
Bertha's Pride - Race 6
Beta Prepare - Race 5
Big Herb - Race 1
Billy The Kid - Race 1
Bolt For The Hill - Race 6
Bravehearthighlander - Race 3
Bruntwood Brigade - Race 5
Castana - Race 3
Chapel Gate - Race 4
Clouding Over - Race 7
Con Grazia Love - Race 3
Crackerjack - Race 3
Cyclone Sala - Race 3
Debrief - Race 1
Dragonstone - Race 3
Father Barry - Race 6
Fearless - Race 6
Final Change - Race 5
Gilda - Race 2
Gwendoline Mary - Race 4
Hooray Henry - Race 5
Jasinova - Race 6
Johnny Lincoln - Race 1
Kevin Kline - Race 5
Leo Lincoln - Race 5
Matty A - Race 6
Move It Lou - Race 2
New Kid In Town - Race 1
Pantani - Race 3
Pants On Fire - Race 2
Pretty Boy - Race 4
Princess Lisa - Race 7
Ragnar Lothbrok - Race 5
Regal Girl - Race 3
Romeo Foxtrot - Race 6
Roy Kent - Race 5
Sadhaka - Race 7
Sans Au Revoir - Race 3
Semba - Race 5
Shesgold - Race 3
Shezsofast - Race 2
Some Don't - Race 4
The Rascal - Race 4
Turn O The Tide - Race 5
Twista - Race 5
Two Jules - Race 4
Tyson - Race 1
Tytate - Race 7
Viscount Mackendon - Race 3
Voronov - Race 3
What About Me - Race 4
You Little Beauty - Race 5